About Oliver
As a UX designer with dual Master’s degrees and over a decade of leadership experience, I specialize in crafting intuitive solutions that blend creativity, advocacy, and storytelling. From managing literary magazines to designing trauma-informed tools, my work is grounded in equity and accessibility. Whether mentoring students or creating seamless digital experiences, I’m driven to transform challenges into opportunities for meaningful connection.
Led the design of trauma-informed digital tools for underserved communities.
Integrated accessibility standards (WCAG) into user-first designs.
Designed and facilitated equity-focused creative workshops for diverse audiences.
My mission is to leverage design as a tool for empowerment and positive change.
Pardon the dust — this page is under construction 🚧
UX design projects
Walking App for Sensory-Friendly Navigation
A mobile app designed to empower neurodivergent and trauma-affected users and others to navigate sensory-friendly walking routes. My role: Led user research, wireframing, and prototyping.
Rights Finder: A Location-Specific Legal Rights Tool
A mobile and web app that provides clear, location-specific legal rights information in healthcare, housing, workplace, and LGBTQ+ protections. My role: Conducted journey mapping and designed a responsive interface to minimize cognitive load.
Playful Wellness: A Micro-Joy Tracker App
A fun, gamified app that encourages users to integrate tiny moments of joy, creativity, or mindfulness into their daily lives.
Skills & tools
Research & Analysis
User interviews
Journey mapping
Usability testing
Design & Prototyping
Wireframing
Interaction design
Figma, Adobe XD
Specialized Approaches
Trauma-informed design
Accessibility standards (WCAG)
Inclusive design
What people say about Oliver
Creative Problem-Solving
Inclusive Design and Leadership
“Oliver’s pedagogical engagement was so easy and charming that even normally-shy students felt comfortable asking questions and sharing their work.”
“Oliver managed the staff of Devil’s Lake with supreme organizational skills and an eye for the details that matter, but also with heart. I always knew where we were headed and what it would take to get there.”
“Oliver always had creative solutions and great ideas for projects, including organizing multiple impressive initiatives.”
Empathy & Collaboration
“Oliver was an absolute joy of a co-worker who brought out the best in his peers and his supervisors. Ours was a better office for having Oliver as part of it.”